Recent content by LummusMaximus

In terms of software, I reckon you should look into something like Hitfilm. I find it fairly easy to use, and you can get a free version of it (Hitfilm 4 Express is the most recent) that has nearly all of the features. I can't speak for other video editing solutions because the only other video...

Notebookcheck benchmarks state your hardware should do high @ 1080p at around 40fps. In other words, yes.

You could look into something like the Lenovo Y50, as you can get one with 1080p + i7-4710xx (Great for the tasks you listed, as those are mostly CPU bound) as well as a dedicated graphics card. Reviews I've read say the 1080p model can get around 5 hours on battery when surfing the web. In...

Could you provide more information? For example, the lenovo has the potential to come with a far better screen (Maximum 4k) vs the ASUS (Maximum 1080p). What kind of storage are they packing, because if one comes with an SSD it would certainly feel a lot faster. I'd go for the lenovo with the...

That issue is very non specific. Is the issue that the screen is displaying colours inaccurately, or is it just random colours that shouldn't be there? Is the screen damaged, and is it still under warranty?

If you kick up the memory a bit (4gb on a gaming machine is a bit underwhelming) and upped the GPU it should play it quite well.

I think you may have posted this in the wrong forum - Tom's is usually more computer centred and often not so musically focussed. I would recommend a more musical forum if you want more experts around. Anyway, my (admittedly limited) understanding is that you should be able to work it like you...

First point: if you're running a game, install it on a local disk. It's just a lot faster, and can improve your FPS in some games. Secondly, if you can run source engine games, you shouldn't have trouble with black mesa. Looking at some benchmarks for other source games, you might have...

If you've got your heart set on something like that, look into the briefcase pc - basically, an entire pc in a briefcase with holes cut out for fans. Most of them don't look slick, but they're more portable than the average pc (and more satisfying to build, I assume). Alternatively...

The graphics card in the first model isn't very fast, and is barely faster than the intel HD in the second one. Model 2 has probably got slightly better battery life, due to its broadwell CPU. Model 1: better gaming Model 2: better battery life Depending on whether your school has many power...

The ASUS G series are generally high quality machines. If you're looking for it as a college machine, though, the battery life/general bulkiness may be an issue. In terms of specifications, you could probably find something as fast at a lower price from a different manufacturer. However, it...

As far as games go, Borderlands and the Sims aren't all that demanding. I could direct you to something like this: http://www.xoticpc.com/asus-n550jxds74t-touch-p-8094.html http://www.xoticpc.com/asus-x550jxdb71-p-8361.html Those two are quite similar. Not sure about exact battery runtimes...